That’s a wrap! Tortilla’s boss, Richard Morris, talks about the business of burritos September 10, 2018 London's food scene attracts all sorts. Whatever you desire, it’s not hard to find someone who’s cooking it, fusing it with other cuisines, or serving it alongside an artisanal craft beer. From pop-ups and market stalls, to Michelin-star restaurants, the capital is a hotbed of culinary creation. One such company is Mexican-food-maker Tortilla. 2018 marks [...]
Interiors: Here are the high street brands winning a PETA Innovation Award for venturing into vegan homeware September 7, 2018 Let’s face it – if we saw where our meat comes from, most of us would be appalled. While some choose to the look the other way, others have turned to veganism and the stars of the US Open showed us this week that it’s a lifestyle that’s just as much about health as it [...]
FTSE 100 trades at five-month low as emerging markets continue to fall and US-China trade war looms September 6, 2018 The FTSE 100 is trading around a five-month low as emerging markets continue to fall and the trade war between the US and China threatens to escalate. Uncertainty surrounding emerging markets – including Turkey, South Africa and Argentina – and the potential escalation of a trade war between the US and China has led to [...]
The sugar tax is failing – let’s empower people to make their own choices instead September 6, 2018 It’s been five months since the so-called “sugar tax” was introduced, charging manufacturers a levy according to the amount of sugar in their drinks products. Ostensibly its aim was to combat obesity. But recent Nielsen data shows that the tax has had little impact on consumer behaviour. Around two thirds (62 per cent) of consumers [...]
The Weekly Grill: Santosh Shah, executive chef at The LaLiT London, explains how the tandoor oven changed his life September 5, 2018 What’s new? For the return of game season, we’ve launched a new six-course tasting menu at Baluchi, the pan-Indian restaurant at The LaLiT London. It’s all about bringing out the amazing smoky notes of game through the use of carefully balanced spice blends and traditional tandoor cooking. What’s your earliest food memory? Eating Bagiya, a [...]
Fitness advice: The water fast – what happened when I didn’t eat or drink anything but water for three days September 4, 2018 What it would be like if you had no food for three days? No coffee, no juice, no supplements. Just plain old water. Well, let me tell you… First of all, why on earth would anyone want to do this? Is it even safe? I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 12 years and [...]
Fitness advice: Why weight DOES matter, despite what you might hear from the PT industry September 4, 2018 There’s a big movement in the fitness industry at the moment that’s all about “body positivity” and embracing your physique no matter what shape or size you are. If you follow any personal trainers on social media you’ve probably seen them talking about how they focus on “health” and “happiness” rather than weight loss, with [...]
Connected cows and smart salmon: The internet of things is taking on farming September 4, 2018 The summer heatwave has dried up any complacency that food production in the supposedly green and fertile lands of England and Wales is a relatively straightforward business. The 55,000-strong National Farmers’ Union described the months of heat as a “wake-up call” for the agricultural industry, as an emergency summit was called to address the “crippling [...]
The media’s greatest enemy isn’t Trump, it’s the tech titans September 3, 2018 What is the biggest threat to the future of the media: President Donald Trump, or Silicon Valley? In the presidential corner, Trump’s regular attacks on the “fake news media” have provoked a robust response. This summer, newspapers coordinated a string of editorials defending the essential role of the press as a lens on power and [...]
Pullman Liverpool: A warm welcome to Merseyside September 3, 2018 Pullman knows a hotel is far more than somewhere to eat and sleep. It’s an opportunity to feel welcome in a new location, a place guests can be at their very best, for work and play. Pullman Hotels & Resorts offer a chance to recharge and explore. Focus and socialise. Because we know life [...]